Ethnic violence has wracked China’s restive Xinjiang region, leading to a tight government clampdown.

Ethnic violence has wracked China’s restive Xinjiang region, leading to a tight government clampdown.

Anti-government demonstrations planned for Monday aim to shut down the capital and force the government from office.
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As the country opens up to foreign multinationals, tobacco giants are staking a claim.
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